The Cleveland Browns have been engaged in trade talks involving the No. 2...
The Cleveland Browns have been engaged in trade talks involving the No. 2 overall selection in the NFL draft but are uncertain whether they will trade the pick, a team source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam...
View ArticleThe 2016 Kentucky Derby takes place on May 7 at Churchill Downs in...
The 2016 Kentucky Derby takes place on May 7 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky -- kicking off three weeks of Triple Crown races. Odds courtesy of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, as of April 17.
View ArticleAfter a wild finish at Augusta, Jordan Spieth has his next chance to win his...
After a wild finish at Augusta, Jordan Spieth has his next chance to win his third major title at the 2016 U.S. Open, which takes place from June 16-19 at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania; his...
View ArticleThere are 128 teams that play at the highest level of college football, and...
There are 128 teams that play at the highest level of college football, and they all start the season undefeated. But the harsh reality is that only 11 have a legitimate chance to win the 2016 College...
View ArticleGood morning. In this ESPN Insider piece, draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. gives...
Good morning. In this ESPN Insider piece, draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. gives teams the players he would draft if he were acting as general manager for each club. And with the San Diego Chargers in need...
View ArticleDETROIT -- Move your hands across the cinder block walls in the visitors'...
DETROIT -- Move your hands across the cinder block walls in the visitors' dressing room at Joe Louis Arena, and you can feel a bit of history. The holes and lines on a normal cinder block wall have all...
View ArticleLAS VEGAS -- The NFL schedule was released last Thursday and the Westgate Las...
LAS VEGAS -- The NFL schedule was released last Thursday and the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook was ready with its Week 1 lines. A lot of people think it's way too early to be betting games in the fall,...
View ArticleI arrived at Allentown, Pennsylvania's awesome, bacon-scented Coca-Cola Park...
I arrived at Allentown, Pennsylvania's awesome, bacon-scented Coca-Cola Park early enough Friday night to see the Pawtucket Red Sox take their batting practice, and promising first base prospect Sam...
View ArticleESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper's reason is sound when it comes to his...
ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper's reason is sound when it comes to his "Grade: A" mock for the Washington Redskins. I'm just not sold on his selections. Like Todd McShay last week, Kiper released his...
View ArticleEvery day of the NHL season, we'll present insight on players skating that...
Every day of the NHL season, we'll present insight on players skating that night in terms of their matchups and expected production. We'll also split them up into salary tiers, to offer best value...
View ArticleWednesday, Will Cain and Kate Fagan host from Bristol, Connecticut. They will...
Wednesday, Will Cain and Kate Fagan host from Bristol, Connecticut. They will welcome ESPN NBA analyst Bruce Bowen (1:45 p.m. ET), ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter (2:15) and 87ers G Baron Davis (3:30)....
View ArticlePerhaps the best part of NFL draft season: finding the underrated players....
Perhaps the best part of NFL draft season: finding the underrated players. While the draft process takes many twists and turns with workouts, interviews and injury concerns, games haven't been played...
View ArticleBy virtually every measure, the top two quarterbacks in the 2016 draft are...
By virtually every measure, the top two quarterbacks in the 2016 draft are Cal's Jared Goff and North Dakota State's Carson Wentz. The Rams, who last week traded up to snag the No. 1 pick, will meet...
View ArticleIn an evenly matched playoff series, experience can be the critical, deciding...
In an evenly matched playoff series, experience can be the critical, deciding factor. That plays perfectly into the hands of the Chicago Blackhawks and the Los Angeles Kings, who are the only teams...
View ArticleFor the past several years, ESPN Insider's Chad Ford and Kevin Pelton have...
For the past several years, ESPN Insider's Chad Ford and Kevin Pelton have shared with you the kind of discussions that are happening in front offices around the NBA, where scouts and statistical...
View ArticleTwo weeks is quite a bit too early to presume that walk rates for hitters are...
Two weeks is quite a bit too early to presume that walk rates for hitters are gospel, but we can certainly see trends for players like Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera. It's not often...
View ArticleThe Minnesota Timberwolves didn't need to hire Tom Thibodeau to have a bright...
The Minnesota Timberwolves didn't need to hire Tom Thibodeau to have a bright outlook for the 2016-17 season and beyond. Behind No. 1 overall picks Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins, the leaders of...
View ArticleThe Philadelphia Eagles' move to acquire the second overall choice in the...
The Philadelphia Eagles' move to acquire the second overall choice in the 2016 NFL draft -- to select a quarterback, as general manager Howie Roseman said they would -- was one quite a few NFL insiders...
View ArticleIn a surprise move, the Carolina Panthers rescinded their franchise tag offer...
In a surprise move, the Carolina Panthers rescinded their franchise tag offer to Josh Norman on Wednesday. Our NFL Nation reporters run through the teams that could have interest now that the shutdown...
View ArticleEvery day of the NHL season, we'll present insight on players skating that...
Every day of the NHL season, we'll present insight on players skating that night in terms of their matchups and expected production. We'll also split them up into salary tiers, to offer up best value...
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